Hello all,
We are about to celebrate Juneteenth, an important historical event in our country.
From the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture we learn that "On June 19, 1865, nearly two years after President Abraham Lincoln emancipated enslaved Africans in America, Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas with news of freedom. More than 250,000 African Americans embraced freedom by executive decree in what became known as Juneteenth or Freedom Day." People were denied their freedom for almost two years longer, and we cannot forget the legacy of oppression that still lingers.
And did you know... NYS has many Juneteenth Celebrations, including one of the world's largest in Buffalo? This web link has many wonderful celebrations listed around the state, but if you are more of an online person... you can go virtual as well!
These celebrations are reminders of our history, tributes to the resilience and vibrancy of Black Americans, and great learning opportunities for all of us.
I hope you have a wonderful Juneteenth!
All the best,
Holly
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